Sants-Montjuïc

Barcelona

Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Sants-Montjuïc hosted the 1929 International Exhibition, and the museums, buildings and fountains created for the event still mark its landscape. Barcelona’s biggest district is an amalgamation of two previously independent areas, centered on Montjuïc, whose lumbering form marks the city’s skyline. Named for Barcelona’s Sephardic Jewish community, who once used the hill as a cemetery, it has seen the extremes of Barcelona’s history. Get a sense of Barcelona’s distant past, its early 20th-century glory days and its contemporary daily life.

Start at the top, taking the cable car to Montjuïc Castle, now an open-air museum of Barcelona’s military history. Look out at the city bustling about below. Traipse down the hill back to Plaça d’Espanya, the entry to the various sites of the International Exhibition. See the birth of Modernism at the Pavelló Mies van der Rohe and appreciate the breadth of Spanish artistry among the scale models at the Poble Espanyol. View the world’s largest collection of Catalan art at the Museo Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.

See and smell the amazing collection of Mediterranean plants at the modern El Jardin Botanico or wander between the smaller gardens dotting the hillside. Appreciate the work of a master at the Joan Miró Foundation, which shows works from throughout his storied career. As the sun goes down, settle in to watch the show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which exemplifies the neighborhood’s energy.

Though Montjuïc tends to take prominence over Sants, venture south to visit the Can Battló, a factory revitalized as a cultural center.

Sants-Montjuïc is Barcelona’s biggest district, spreading out southwest from the old city center. Most transportation for the tourist areas leave from Plaça d’Espanya, a 25-minute ride from the airport. The Sants neighborhood, home to many middle-class families who commute into the center of town, is well served by subways and buses. Most of the sights in the district are clustered around the area developed for the International Exhibition and therefore it’s possible to walk between them.


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Top hotels in Sants-Montjuïc

Nobu Hotel Barcelona

Nobu Hotel Barcelona

5 out of 5
Avenida de Roma 2-4, Barcelona, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P15,363 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P15,363
P18,001 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,047 reviews)
"Lovely stay and stagf"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Nobu Hotel Barcelona
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

4 out of 5
Avinguda del Paral.lel, 57-59, Barcelona, Barcelona
The price is P10,127 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P10,127
P11,971 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,266 reviews)
"Lovely staff were very helpful from tourist destination advice to helping us understand the metro. Highly recommend, great stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Occidental Barcelona 1929

Occidental Barcelona 1929

3 out of 5
de la Creu Coberta, 20-22, Barcelona, Catalonia
The price is P7,651 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P7,651
P9,151 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Good hotel and great ambiance"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Occidental Barcelona 1929
Moxy Barcelona

Moxy Barcelona

4 out of 5
Carrer de Mallorca,1-23, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,949 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P7,949
P9,581 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (333 reviews)
One night in Barca.
"Very nice hotel, close to the Barcelona-Sants Train Station."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Moxy Barcelona
Barceló Sants

Barceló Sants

4 out of 5
Plaza Dels Paisos Catalans S/n, Barcelona
The price is P7,378 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
P7,378
P8,948 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,340 reviews)
"Nice comfortable stay. NASA style of the hotel was cool"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Barceló Sants
InterContinental Barcelona by IHG

InterContinental Barcelona by IHG

5 out of 5
Avenida Ruis I Taulet 1-3, Barcelona
The price is P11,446 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P11,446
P13,693 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place! Great stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

InterContinental Barcelona by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Sants-Montjuïc

Poble Espanyol which includes a city, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

El Poble-sec

Consider a visit to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and take some time to enjoy the waterfront views during your time in El Poble-sec. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuïc Station or Espanya Station.

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Sant Antoni

Travelers choose Sant Antoni for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Sant Antoni Station or Poble Sec Station and check out top sights like Sant Antoni Market.

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El Raval

4/5(1 area review)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.

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Les Corts

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Les Corts. Top attractions like Camp Nou and L’Illa Diagonal Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Les Corts Station or Numància Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Ciutat Vella

Known for its stunning cathedral, captivating waterfront views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Ciutat Vella. Top attractions like La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral are major draws. Catch the metro at Jaume I Station or Barceloneta Station to see more of the city.

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Downtown Barcelona

La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are a few top attractions in Downtown Barcelona. Hop around the city on the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.

Downtown Barcelona

Sants-Montjuïc